Final Score: Capitals 4 - Red Wings 5
Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
15-18-2 Rating 1503
Form: TLWLW
Model Probability
34%
66%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +1.4
Red Wings
18-11-6 Rating 1591
Form: WLTLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Red Wings
All-time wins 33 33
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 3.4 3.4
Last meeting 0 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Red Wings
Games played 35 35
Avg goals scored 2.7 3.0
Avg goals conceded 2.7 1.9
Win percentage 43% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 61%